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Nickie’s Gott a lot to be pleased about

THE small County Durham company which shocked the events world by winning a high profile festival contract in Edinburgh is celebrating a successful first year in charge. Read

How putting a premium on people has paid off

INVESTING in training for temporary staff has helped a recruitment firm to double its turnover and boost its own staff numbers from two to 21. Read

Companies run for good of us all

COMPANIES limited by guarantee are an increasingly popular vehicle for publicly funded enterprises, public/private ventures and businesses with an element of social responsibility or enterprise. Read

Niche market lawyers branch out

TWO lawyers who spotted a gap in the market to combine legal advice with a property lettings service have taken the first step on the road to expansion. Read

Freeing up your real time

MORE than a third of small business owners are wasting their time dealing with administrative details rather than their firm’s main issues. Read

Insure - you don't get caught out

AS a business owner you should consider the different types of general and commercial insurances available and how to assess what types of insurance you need. Read

Friends who revel in their work see business boom

A FIRM of architects set up less than a year ago is already looking to move to bigger premises and recruit staff as it builds a bulging order book. Read

Gardeners’ retirement plans help business

RETIRED people with big gardens to care for are helping a firm selling diggers and construction equipment to grow. Read

Nurturing needed for young entrepreneurs of future

BUSINESSES interested in helping the next generation of entrepreneurs are being urged to get in touch with a team working to develop enterprise among young people in Northumberland. Read

Success at double for hi-tech start-up park

WORK has started to double the amount of space available for hi-tech start-up businesses at NETPark in County Durham. Read

Design firm joins the world of PR

A DESIGN firm has expanded its work to include Press and PR with the creation of a new associated company. Read

Hollywood pulls the plug on dream book

THE might of a Hollywood studio has destroyed the hopes and dreams of an award-winning North-East entrepreneur. Photographer Pam Ainsley had been ready to launch her book of images from the making of the Oscar-nominated film Atonement in the US when Universal Studios pulled the plug. Read

North-East shoppers sounded out on designer gear

AN independent market research firm has been finding out whether North-East shoppers want to buy high street versions of designs by David Emanuel – famed for co-designing Princess Diana’s iconic wedding dress. Read

Help with starting up on your own

BUSINESS Link is offering a helping hand to those thinking about starting up in business this year with the launch of its new online business start-up organiser. Read

Recruits to help drive wholesale expansion

A RAPIDLY growing frozen food and ice cream wholesaler is hoping to sustain its success after recruiting four graduates. Read

These entrepreneur dragons are tame

BUDDING entrepreneurs in the Gateshead area are being asked to enter the “Dragons’ Den” with the help of a new mobile business advice service. Read

Bricks and mortar the future for Amy

A YOUNG entrepreneur hopes to become a millionaire within five years after setting up a new property investment company aimed at young people. Read

Good advice

PAUSE for a moment and think about your business. Maybe things are going along nicely; the orders are coming in, customers are satisfied and the staff must be OK as they aren’t complaining. You are doing a great job – well done, you! Read

Ambitions for recruitment firm

THE new boss of a Newcastle recruitment group has ambitious plans to double the size of the business within the next five years. Read

Skills shortage bites

THE hunt for skilled employees was one of the biggest challenges SMEs faced in 2007, according to new research. Read

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